Kuala Lumpur vs Yogyakarta in May

Yogyakarta is the better pick in May — 66 vs 46 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Yogyakarta is sweltering, soaked, muggy air, while Kuala Lumpur is sweltering, soaked, poor air quality.

Kuala Lumpur vs YogyakartaMay climate, side by side

Kuala LumpurYogyakarta
Comfort score46/100 (F)66/100 (C)
Feels-like high40°C35°C
Avg high / low34° / 25°30° / 23°
Rainfall290 mm159 mm
Rainy days2719
Humidity87%86%
Air quality (AQI)11561

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Kuala Lumpur vs Yogyakarta in May — FAQ

Is May better in Kuala Lumpur or Yogyakarta?
Yogyakarta is the better pick in May — 66 vs 46 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Yogyakarta is sweltering, soaked, muggy air, while Kuala Lumpur is sweltering, soaked, poor air quality.
What is the weather like in Kuala Lumpur vs Yogyakarta in May?
In May, Kuala Lumpur averages 34°C high / 25°C low with about 290 mm of rain; Yogyakarta averages 30°C high / 23°C low with about 159 mm.